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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.96, 167.04 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.96, 167.04 and 82.08 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.96 : 167.04 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.96/167.04 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.96x = 167.04 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.96x = 13,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,710.64/120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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